Overview

Wherever your music lives, it comes alive here

The Wave® music system III, the all-in-one system for all your music—now with even more convenience, more precise radio reception and more onscreen text information. Plus, system packages work with the ways we get our music today: Internet radio, smartphone apps, tablet, music from your computer—and whatever the future may bring. These additions can turn your Wave® music system III into a complete home audio hub.

Yet even as this system evolves, its legacy remains unchanged: elegant, easy-to-use, delivering sound way beyond its size.

On/off/snooze with just a simple tap

Advanced tuner with radio text display

Set two different wake-up times with independent alarms

Award-winning sound from a compact system

System packages available for all the ways you listen to music

Elegant simplicity

Just plug in the system and you're ready to go. The touch-top controls for on/off/snooze are completely invisible. Regular or home-burned CDs/MP3 CDs load directly into the front, eliminating moving CD shelves or doors. This system fits virtually anywhere in your home.

Big sound from a compact system

Plays well with all your music

There's a built-in CD player and FM/AM radio. Custom packages also let you enjoy multiple CDs, music from your iPod®, smartphone, computer, tablet or any Bluetooth® device.

Wake up to convenience

Addicted to the snooze control? We've made it easy enough to trigger in your sleep. When the alarm or music comes on, just tap the top of your Wave® music system III. No remotes or buttons to locate. And our dual independent alarms let early birds rise without having to reset the wakeup time for a late-sleeping partner. Nice. And practical.

Easy usability

The advanced FM/AM tuner delivers better radio reception. More song and station information now appears on the large visual display, with adjustable brightness and automatic nighttime dimming.

A slim infrared remote control lets you conveniently operate all system functions from anywhere in the room. You can instantly access your favorite stations with six FM and six AM presets, and even move through your iTunes® or Internet radio playlists with certain custom packages.

More features

Auxiliary input to enjoy another audio source (e.g., MP3 or DVD player) through your Wave® system

Headphone jack for private listening

Bose® link easily connects your Wave® system to a compatible Bose Lifestyle® system for an expanded home entertainment network

FAQs

What different audio devices can I play through the Wave® music system III?

Aside from its built-in FM/AM radio and CD/MP3 CD player, the Wave® music system III can play audio from most of today’s portable music devices. The standard 3.5 mm AUX IN input accepts MP3 and DVD/CD players, music phones and even older audio cassette players. Other dedicated Wave® accessories connect to the system's Bose® link input to offer a more robust listening experience from your iPod or iPhone, multiple CDs and wireless Bluetooth® devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Does the Wave® music system III work with Wi-Fi®?

No, but we have a distinct Wave® system that does. The Wave® SoundTouch™ music system combines the benefits of the Wave® music system III and our SoundTouch™ Wi-Fi systems into one convenient unit that plays CDs, FM/AM radio and streaming music via Wi-Fi. Learn more about the Wave® SoundTouch™ music system »

Does the Wave® music system III offer dual independent alarms?

Yes. Two different wakeup times may be set, customized for each person's preferences (radio station or beep, volume, etc.). This is handy if two people wake at different times.

How many CDs can I load into the Wave® music system III?

The Wave® music system III has one CD slot. Add the optional multi-CD changer for three more, making a total of four.

Can I use headphones with the Wave® music system III?

Yes. The Wave® music system III comes with a headphone jack.

How many Wave® accessories can I connect to the Wave® music system III at one time?

One. The Wave® III dock, Wave® Bluetooth® music adapter and Wave® multi-CD changer use the same Bose link input and thus cannot be plugged in at the same time.

Is the Wave® music system III compatible with Bose® link?

Yes. The Wave® music system III can be used as Bose Lifestyle® system expansion speakers via Bose® link.